Another welcome from Illinois. I have only made four quilts so far and my first was from a class. I was so "green" I still felt afraid to start a new quilt on my own., so needed another class. I made one on my own, but the colors aren't right. I am now making my 4th one, and have put two different materials together for an irish chain, and one solid dark red color is heavier than the cream main color, and I am afraid I might not have a prize quilt once again. I think it takes awhile to be confident. But this quilting site has helped me alot.